Lots of new tunes from local label the Record Machine, whom I've loved ever since they released the James Dean Trio's Getting Scary six years ago. They do quality work, these kids.
First up is a proper EP from former Billions frontman Sam Billen. It's called Tokyo Sessions, and it's a teaser for a full-length coming later this year. The Record Machine says:
"Sam Billen took a family vacation in June of 2009 to visit his in-laws in Tokyo. While he was there, he decided to buy an inexpensi